Students develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. Activities create the development of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the students. Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to integrate music study into other subject areas. Students have the opportunity to experience live performances by professionals during and outside of the school day.

 

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Beginning Chorus (Origins) (Gr. 9-12) 1 or 2 semesters                                                 1601/1602 

This course is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Choral Music.  This is a non-audition choir open to all.  This choir will study a variety of musical styles and teach students a wide range of vocal technique.  They will have the opportunity to perform with a larger ensemble during the year and as a smaller ensemble.  Students taking Beginning Chorus develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing.  This class includes the study of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the students.  Chorus classes provide opportunities for performing, creating, and responding to music.  Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in performance of music.  Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and performances.  A small number of public performances will be required.  A fee of $20.00 for concert attire rental will be assessed at the beginning of each year.    (4182)

Note: May be taken for successive semesters

Note: Students can choose to take only 1 semester of this course during the school year or both semesters

Note:  Rental of formal wear $20.00

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Intermediate Chorus (Charger Chorus) (Gr. 9-12) 2 semesters                                         1641/1642

This course provides opportunities to develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble.  This class includes the study of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the students.  Chorus classes provide opportunities for performing, creating, and responding to music.  Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in performance of music.  Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and performances.  A small number of public performances will be required.  A fee of $20.00 for concert attire rental will be assessed at the beginning of each year. There are limited after school preparation for performances.  (4186)

Prerequisite: Beginning Chorus or teacher recommendation

Note: May be taken for successive semesters

Note:  Students can choose to take only 1 semester of this course during the school year or both semesters

Note: Rental of formal wear $20

 

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Advanced Chorus I (Select Sound) (Gr. 9-12) 2 semesters                                              1631/1632

Open to female students only.  This is for the student who enjoys singing and dancing and has time to commit to extra rehearsals and weekends. This choir participates in all school concerts, as well as contests and festivals at other schools throughout the school year.  Fees for performance attire and travel costs are established in the Spring. These fees will range between $1,000-$2,500. As a co-curricular class/activity student grades are affected by afterschool rehearsal, performance participation, & effort in the same manner as class. Areas of refinement include a cappella singing, sight-reading, and critical listening skills. (4188)

Prerequisite: Audition only at CHS in April (email jill.jeran@nacs.k12.in.us for details)

Note: May be taken for successive semesters

 

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Advanced Chorus II (Minstrel Magic) (Gr. 9-12) 2 semesters                                           1621/1622

This is for the student who enjoys performing and has time to commit to extra rehearsals and weekends during competition season. This choir participates in all school concerts, as well as contests and festivals throughout the year.  Fees for the performance attire and travel costs are established in the Spring. These fees will range between $1,000-$2,500. Public performances serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals.  As a co-curricular class/activity student grades are affected by afterschool rehearsal, performance participation, and effort in the same manner as class.  Areas of refinement include a cappella singing, sight-reading, and critical listening skills.  (4188)

Prerequisite: Audition only at CHS in April (email jill.jeran@nacs.k12.in.us for details)

Note: May be taken for successive semesters

  

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Advanced Chorus III (Men’s Chorus-One Voice) (Gr. 9-12) 1 or 2 semesters                    1711/1712

This Choir is open to men only and will concentrate on music suited particularly for the male voice.  Acapella and accompanied music will be utilized to teach a variety of styles and techniques.  Students taking Advanced Chorus III for men will develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing.  This class includes the study of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for music.  Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in performance of music.  Some outside rehearsal and performance will be required.  (4188)

Note: Can be taken for only one semester or both semesters

Note: Can be taken for successive semesters 

 

 

 

Choral Chamber Ensemble (Mixed Chorus-Chorale)(Gr. 9-12) 1 or 2 semesters            1721/1722

Student musicianship and specific performance skills in this course are enhanced through specialized small group instruction.  The activities expand the repertoire of a specific genre.  Chamber ensemble classes provide instruction in creating, performing, listening to, and analyzing music in addition to focusing on specific subject matter.  Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in performance of music.  Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and performances.  A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals.  Students are required to participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend learning in the classroom.  This class would be mixed gender and focus on specifically acapella music.  (4180)

Prerequisites: Intermediate Chorus, Adv. Chorus I, Adv. Chorus II, or teacher recommendation

Note: Can be taken for only one semester or both semesters

Note: Can be taken for successive semesters

 

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Musical Theatre (Gr. 9-12) 1 semester                                                                                      1346

Students study the history of musical theatre and its place in today’s society.  They participate in staging, choreographing, rehearsing, and performing an original or existing musical work.  Additionally, students explore career opportunities in theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.  Regular class performances will be held and outside performances opportunities will be offered to students as available.  As this course is performance based, attendance is vital to ensure student achievement.  Students will perform scenes as well as vocal solos, duets, and ensembles throughout the semester.  There will be one evening public performance requirement for this class.    (0518)

             Note: Can be taken for successive semesters

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Vocal Jazz - Armonia (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                                                                   1671/1672

Students in this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings for the study and performance of varied styles of vocal jazz.  Instruction includes the study of the history and formative and stylistic elements of jazz.  Students develop their creative skills through improvisation, composition, arranging, performing, listening, and analyzing.  Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and performances.  A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals.  Students are required to participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend learning in the classroom.   (4184)

Prerequisite: Adv. Chorus I, Adv. Chorus II, or teacher recommendation

 

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Applied Music - Vocal (Gr. 10-12) 1 semester                                                                            1696

This course offers students the opportunity to receive small group or private instruction designed to develop and refine performance skills.  A variety of music methods and repertoire is utilized to refine students’ abilities in performing, creating, and responding to music.  Voice lessons will be given in a group setting and each student will develop an individual repertoire during the course of the semester.  Classical, Broadway and literature in foreign language will be taught.  Students will learn from others as they critique and exchange ideas.   (4200)

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